How do y'all deal with programs not supported on Linux?

Alexxxolotl@sh.itjust.works to Linux@lemmy.ml – 160 points –

I've been seeing all these posts about Linux lately, and looking at them, I can honestly see the appeal. I'd love having so much autonomy over the OS I use, and customize it however I like, even having so many options to choose from when it comes to distros. The only thing holding me back, however, is incompatibility issues. A lot of programs I work with very often are Windows-exclusive, and alternatives supporting Linux are rare. So I guess I'm stuck with Windows, since I deem those particular programs really important.

Any advice from Linux nerds here? All constructive replies are very appreciated.

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Dualboot. Use windows only with the things that need windows (ie CADs) and linux for everything else.

Downside of dualbooting is you have to manage essentially 2 computers.

Thats true, but it is not that different from running windows in a VM or a separate machine like a laptop. If you only use windows for little stuff, it does not require that much maintenance. Especially W10 since it stopped getting feature drops.